Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a great source of the essential fatty acids necessary for the production of prostaglandins. Polyunsaturated oils (such as sunflower) provide raw material for the manufacture of prostaglandins - like compounds that regulate every function in the body at the molecular level. These tissue-like compounds play major roles in protecting the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and central nervous systems. Without enough prostaglandins, we are vulnerable to a variety of disease conditions, including arthritis and allergies. To ensure the daily production of prostaglandins, all we need is 1 to 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is very high in polyunsaturated fat. Next to sunflower, it is the highest -- its fatty acid composition ranges between 64 and 68 percent. From a nutritional standpoint, this is desirable, because as mentioned earlier, polyunsaturates are the source of essential fatty acids necessary for the production of prostaglandins.

Sunflower Oil